Nepal and Newar Community

Newar is not a caste, but a community whose primary identity is the language spoken in the community

Back Ground

In this article, the identity of the newar is presented as that community where Newari language is spoken, whose native settlement is ascertained to the Kathmandu Valley since the ancient time in history and migration began out of valley since the Medieval Period (Bikram Era 937-1826) and which has been settling in many countries in the world in recent time. Amongst Nepal's various ethnic communities, Newar is a civilized, cultured and as a whole prosperous community. This community has an important role in building nation of Nepal.

Nepal; Geographical History and Present Time

Ancient Geography

Geography of Medieval Nepal

Geography of Nepal after Shah Rule and Current Time

Newar Community

Origin and Evolution

Migration

Medieval Period

Shah Period

Current Time

Cultural Aspect

Festivals

SWANTI (Tihar)

MOHANI (Dashain)

KWATI PUNHI (Janai Purnimaa)

YAYAA PUNHI (Indra Jatra)

SAKIMANA PUNHI (Kartik Purnimaa)

YOMARI PUNHI (Dhanya Purnimaa)

SIPUNHI (Magh Purnimaa)

kHAI SANLHU (Baishak Sankranti)

HAMO SALHU (Maghe Sankranti)

GATHAMUGA CHARHE PUJA (Shrawan Krishna Chaturdashi)

SILA CHARHE-Mahashivaratri (Fagun Krishna Chaturdashi)

PAHAN CHARHE-Ghode Jatra (Chait Krishna Chaturdashi)

SITHI NAKHA-Along with Kula Puja Jestha Shukla Khasthi

PANCHA DAAN (Shrawan Shukla Ashtami-Shrawan Krishna Trayodashi)

CHATHAA (Ganesh Chauthi)

Rituals

Birth

UPNAYAN-BRATABANDHA (Teenage Custume)

IHI (Marriage TO BEL)

BARHA-Gupha Rakhne (Marriage to Sun)

Marriage Ritual (Youth Ritual)

Old Age Ritual

Death Ritual

References